Figs are like nature’s candy – sweet, nutritious, and versatile. Packed with fibre, antioxidants, and essential vitamins, they’re a great choice to start your day. Whether fresh or dried, figs are a ...

a cooking school in Brooklyn, NY. Except for the stems, figs can be consumed whole. "Fresh figs can be eaten raw and whole—skins and seeds included!" says Regan DeBenedetto, director of ...

Dried figs are readily available all year round. Fresh figs have an extremely short shelf life. Thin-skinned and easily bruised, they need careful handling and should be wrapped in tissue for travel.

This is one of Jenny's favourite starters – fresh pears, a light creamy blue-veined cheese, figs and a few mixed ... toss in a little lemon juice before cooking in honey and balsamic.